Tiered Pansy Cake

1. 1

   Grease and flour 1 (10-inch), 1 (8-inch), and 1 (6-inch) round cakepan; set aside.

2. 2

   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended.

3. 3

   Add flour to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Beat mixture at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in extracts.

4. 4

   Spoon 5 cups batter into 10-inch pan, 3 cups batter into 8-inch pan, and 2 cups batter into 6-inch pan.

5. 5

   Bake cakes at 325u00b0. Bake 10-inch layer for 45 minutes, 8-inch layer for 38 minutes, and 6-inch layer for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on racks.

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   Wrap layers in plastic wrap, and freeze 2 hours.

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   Note: Layers may be frozen up to 1 month. Unwrap and thaw at room temperature 2 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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